Job Description

Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.
To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.
If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of 'building brilliance', in one of Canada's preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.
Job Details:
Position Title: Coordinator, Peer Wellness Education and Programs
Job Type: FT Support
Hours: 35 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Student Wellness and Equitable Learning
Campus/Location: 4 days at the North Campus,1 day at the Lakeshore Campus, 9am to 5pm.
*Completely in-person with occasional evenings and weekends in alignment with departmental obligations (e.g. Open House) and operational hours 8:30am to 6:30pm. Option to work a compressed work week (4 days per week, 8:30am to 6:30pm)
Salary: Payband I: $40.39- $46.64
Starting Salary: $40.39; Progression through the payband is in accordance with the increments in the payband as outline in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement based on actual service in the payband.
About the Student Wellness and Equitable Learning Dept at Humber:
The Student Wellness and Equitable Learning (SWEL) department is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. The cross-functional team includes Student Connection and Community Care, Residence Life and Education, Accessible Learning Services, Mental Health and Counselling, Health Services and Wellness Education and Programs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the Wellness Education and Programs team to create impactful programs, services and resources that empower the Humber student community and promote a culture of well-being.
About the Coordinator, Peer Wellness Education and Programs Role:
Reporting to the Manager, Wellness Education and Programs, the Coordinator, Peer Wellness Education and Programs works to conceptualize, develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate content related to resiliency, mental health, harm reduction, sexual health, food, sexual violence prevention and overall well-being.
This role will provide leadership to a peer wellness team, lead the facilitation of early intervention supports (e.g. peer active listening sessions, wellness cart, peer-led wellness workshops etc.) and execute campus-wide health campaigns (e.g. Take Back the Night). Working as a member of a cross-functional unit, the role liaises collaboratively with campus and community stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered and that these programs meet institutional objectives.
Qualifications
About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:
Education
Successful completion of a university degree in an academic discipline that is transferable to the role (e.g., education, psychology, public health, health promotion, social work)
Experience/Skills

• Minimum 5 years of prior experience in a postsecondary, community, healthcare, or wellness environment

• Previous experience with recruiting, hiring, training, and leading a student staff team

• Knowledge of student-centered, evidence-informed and anti-oppressive best practices

• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate outreach events, programs and initiatives that translate student development, health promotion, and health behaviour change theory to practice

• Excellent knowledge of harm reduction, sexual health, resiliency, mental health, consent, and healthy relationship practices

• Experience creating content for a variety of instructional methods including in-person curriculum and workshops, online learning, videos, social media, web, and print

• Familiar with best practices in program development, implementation, evaluation

• Knowledge of Stepped Care 2.0, Canadian Mental Health Standard, Okanagan Charter, Courage to Act frameworks and relevant privacy legislation (i.e, FIPPA, PHIPA) is an asset.

• Excellent conflict resolution, interpersonal, client relationship, and communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).

• Excellent team building skills.

• Excellent project management skills, including budget administration.

• Ability to engage and build rapport with various stakeholders and members of the postsecondary community.

• Good knowledge of principles and practices of administration in a post-secondary educational environment. Proficient in the use of Word, Canva, Excel, Microsoft Bookings and One Drive.

• Excellent technical skills to learn

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Staff and Article 19 of PT Support Staff) positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements. .
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber's diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).

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